Reviews of Silverest Sanctuary: Home away from Home
175 mansa road, Silverest Gardens, 10101 Lusaka, Zambia

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Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe house was clean and the host was supportive whenever I required any assistance. The host stayed on the phone to ensure I was well checked in which was very helpful. The house comes as is with the properties listed. The bathrooms were so beautiful and neat.The host has put great efforts in beautifying these and making the place comfortable. The solar backup worked excellently and the WiFi and DSTV was consistent throughout the stay. The host also has many helpful kitchen appliances. Great place in general.
This place is a bit far from the main road. The location/map put wasn't correct and it took constant calls with the host for me to find the location. Before checking in, ensure you get the location from the host especially if driving to avoid frustrations. The play area is not very well maintained in terms of cleaning of paying areas so ensure to have other options for kids to play.
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe host is very responsive, apartment is very clean, secure location and it’s as lovely as pics show!
Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewYou feel like home as soon as you enter the door. it's a very comfortable, cozy place with everything you could ask for. especially the solar backup power is a huge plus, considering the power crisis in Zambia. A big thanks to the owner and the staff for making sure we had a very pleasant stay. whenever I will be in Lusaka again, this will definitely be the place I want to stay!
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, definitely happy to host you again.
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThis place is amazing! It looks much better than advertised. It is modern and pristine. The kitchen has all the stuff you may need to use, and there is back up power. The geyser is very hot, and the wifi is fast. Great value for your money Absolutely recommend it!
Thanks Memo for your review. We really appreciate looking forward hosting you again.🙏🙏🙏
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewApartment very clean, but we had problems with WiFi, so could not manage to work and also power problems.
Thank you for the review. We’re currently experiencing Load shedding in Zambia. We have a back up power but this is affected due to using Air cons when there is no main power supply. We understand that you switched on the Air cons hence the battery from the inverter was drained because the main power was off. We are sorry that this affected your work.
Thank you for the review. We’re currently experiencing Load shedding in Zambia. We have a back up power but this is affected due to using Air cons when there is no main power supply. We understand that you switched on the Air cons hence the… Show more
Reviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe property was very clean and had all the facilities that made it feel like home. The kitchen was well equipped with everything needed to prepare any meal one desires. The outdoors were well taken care of with a little vegetable garden for the guests to use. The backup energy was very efficient and the care taker and all staff were very helpful and prompt to attend to emergencies.
Reviewed: 7 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThis is home away from home. Brilliant place to rest and work. Family getaway option! Very clean and well arranged place. Highly recommended!
Thank you so so much! We are very glad we were able to host you - look forward to having you and your family in the future.
Reviewed: 8 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewIt was nice and clean, had very good appliances and furniture.
Couldn't use the aircon when there was no zesco power, but thankfully power came around 22hrs.
Unfortunately we’re experiencing load shedding in Zambia. We have a back up power but will drain the batteries when air con is switched on . We advise not to use the air cons when there’s no main supply of power.
Reviewed: 1 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLocation:good, quiet,peaceful. Solar power backup was available. Self catering facilities: excellent. Apartment: clean and homely.
Thank you for the feedback. Good to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you back again. Thank you
Reviewed: 9 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThank you so much! We look forward to hosting you every time!
Reviewed: 14 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewClean, quite, safe and close to airport
Thanks for the feedback we really appreciate .
Reviewed: 18 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewVery nice property
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Thank you so much!
Reviewed: 29 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewEverything
Thank you very much!
Reviewed: 26 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe apartment was simply great to be in - very clean, accommodating, and simply comfortable. I felt home the very moment I walked in. It‘s location is equally neat, no too much noise, and i felt safe every single moment I was there. The facilities also work perfectly well, starting from running water, clean toilets/bathrooms, fridge, stove, entertainment system, lighting system, neat and comfortable beds. The management went out of their way in ensuring power/electricity was always available during the normal load-shedding schedules to ensure that I kept up with work without much disturbance, by use of a backup power supply - which I believe was installed specifically having heard that I will need to work during my stay in the apartment. The internet connection in the apartment is great - I worked connecting to the company network without any problem. Management/personnel are absolutely lovely - great people in my opinion. They are very understanding and are ready to get out of their way to ensure their guest’s comfort. The highlight for me was how they were exceptional to my situation, and most importantly, how sensitive and concerned they were having heard of my situation at the time - I did not expect such a heart-warming reception, tailored to share so profoundly in my situation at the time - that just meant so much to me. Furthermore, they would check in from time to time by means of a phone call just to ensure their guests‘ comfort and make sure all is running perfectly.
For me, there was nothing I didn‘t like.
Reviewed: 13 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewThe cleanliness
Nothing
Reviewed: 7 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewSecure place. Its in a boomed off area manned 24 hours. Really a home away from home. It feels like youre at home. And its beautifully furnished. It has most things you will need in a home. Even extra staff like aircon.
It was nice. There was nothing not to like. There is even a helper on standby in case you neef sassistance with things like cleaning ( but this will be an extra charge understandably so) I liked everything. There is nothing negative that I encountered.
Reviewed: 11 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewChris & Cecila home was lovely, I enjoyed my stay there it was very peaceful and quiet in a secure neighbourhood, it's about 20 mins drive to your branded stores. The were always available to assist if I needed to find out anything thus what made my stay easy😁thanks to the location I enjoyed myself having to relax and unwind would definitely visit again thank you for having a great home away from home.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Reviewed: 30 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
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